The 10 WORST Things to Happen to Kratos
10 Worst Things to Happen to Kratos
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Welcome to MojoPlays and today, we’re counting down the 10 Worst Things to Happen to Kratos. Let’s be honest, life is nothing but pain for our favorite God of War, and these are the worst-of-the-worst. What was the most tragic moment you experienced alongside Kratos?
Kratos’ Sacrifice
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“God of War III” (2010) Even as Kratos’ assault and quest for revenge comes to an end at the close of God of War 3, the manipulation by the Gods continues. Athena explains that by opening Pandora’s Box, Kratos unleashed all the evils of the world and corrupted the Gods of Olympus, but Kratos himself was imbued with the hope for humanity, which Athena now demands that Kratos give over to her so that she can rebuild the world. Kratos, defiant as ever and no longer wanting to be a puppet of the Gods, instead releases hope back into the world using the Blade of Olympus, but in the process seems to sacrifice his own life to do so. Athena leaves the Spartan to his fate but at the end we see that the severely wounded God of War somehow managed to survive. Even though his act was selfless, it couldn’t have been painless.
Zeus’ Betrayal
“God of War II” (2007) After becoming the de facto God of War within the Greek pantheon, Kratos set out to make a name for himself by ransacking the many kingdoms of Greece with his loyal armies at the ready. Not much of a step up from your predecessor, there, Kratos. With the many Gods believing Kratos is out of control and despite Athena’s warnings to stop his conquest, Zeus is forced to step in and put an end to the destruction by tricking Kratos into giving up his godly powers. However, it's not enough to simply take his powers, Zeus in turn makes an example out of the arrogant God, sending Kratos to the depths of Hades once again. This isn’t the end of the many tragedies that plague Kratos in his second outing however, as upon attempting to exact his revenge, he accidentally kills Athena, the only ally he had in all of Olympus.
Mother Monster
“God of War: Ghost of Sparta” (2010) Not long after Kratos becomes the new God of War, he’s tortured by new nightmares, this time involving his long-lost brother Deimos. Seeking answers to these visions, Kratos finds his mother seemingly on her death bed in the Temple of Poseidon and confesses that she lied to him about Deimos’ fate and that his father trapped her there. She pleads with Kratos to save his brother before he succumbs to his fate and just as she’s about to confess the true identity of Kratos’ father, she transforms into an enormous, disfigured creature and attacks Kratos. The God of War is left with no choice but to put his mother out of her misery and set her soul free, while adding another stain to Kratos’.
Losing the Family Dog
“God of War Ragnarok” (2022) The Huldra brothers were undoubtedly the breakout characters of the 2018 entry in the God of War series and Brok’s no nonsense approach and brash nature immediately endeared him to fans. With the game’s sequel, Ragnarok, players even got to travel Midgard and the Nine Realms with both brothers, as well as gain further insight into their history. So of course, because we can’t just be happy, something had to happen to destroy it all. As Brok pressures Not-Tyr about his plans, Brok is unceremoniously killed by Odin in disguise and the absolute shock of it all had not only a catastrophic effect on players but especially his brother Sindri. Losing both of your faithful companions that had become family to Kratos and Atreus was heartbreaking, and finding out that because Brok’s soul was incomplete, there was no afterlife for him just made us mourn for him all the more.
Brotherly Bond
“God of War: Ghost of Sparta” (2010) Having been encouraged to find his brother by his now deceased mother, Kratos journeys to the Domain of Death seeking his forgotten brother and finds him near death. Upon freeing him from his restraints, Deimos attacks Kratos, blaming him for his imprisonment and berating him for not protecting him or rescuing him earlier. Deimos attacks Kratos proclaiming his hatred for his brother before Thanatos attempts to kill Deimos in retaliation for Kratos killing his daughter. The brothers call a truce and team up to defeat the God of Death, but Deimos was killed in the process before the two could truly have their reconciliation. Kratos then buries the last remnants of his family before proclaiming “The Gods will pay for this.”
Atreus Remains
“God of War Ragnarok” (2022) Both Kratos and Atreus grew a lot during the events of the 2018 God of War and Ragnarok, but that didn’t mean they didn’t still keep secrets from one another believing they were protecting the other. Atreus had grown into a strong and capable warrior and had long wanted to find out who he was supposed to be in this world as all young men do, but Kratos, worried for his son’s safety, trains him relentlessly for a future without him. After the fall of Asgard, Atreus confesses to Kratos he needs to find the remaining giants still in hiding but that it’s a journey he must take alone. Kratos, finally understanding his son must forge his own path, agrees to let him go but reminds him that while Loki might need to discover the world and how he fits into it, Atreus will always have a home waiting for him.
Leaving Calliope Behind
“God of War: Chains of Olympus” (2008) After discovering Persephone is the one behind all the events of his journey, Kratos prepares to fight her, but Persephone offers the future God of War a choice: renounce his power and spend the rest of eternity in Elysium with his lost daughter Calliope or fight her for the fate of the world. Kratos of course, still riddled with guilt, absolves himself of his powers to see his daughter once again. However, this reunion is short lived as Kratos discovers that Persephone seeks to destroy the world for her abandonment by the gods to the Underworld. Knowing what he must do, Kratos attempts to leave Calliope behind to regain his strength but Calliope won’t let her father go without a fight. She struggles to hold onto him, begging him not to go and all the while, the player must perform the quick time event to let her go while trying to ignore her cries.
Love Lost Again
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“God of War” (2018) The inciting incident that led to Kratos and Atreus’ adventure across the Nine Realms and eventually to Ragnarok, Faye’s untimely death affects both Kratos and Atreus in different ways. Kratos, still dealing with the events of the Greek saga, finally found a peaceful life free from his demons only to lose the one person who kept him grounded once again. Atreus lost his mother, the only member of the family who showed him any love or affection and is suddenly forced to travel with a father he barely knows. Both of their feelings about her death come to the surface while the pair travels to Alfheim and Kratos travels through the light and hears Atreus’ pleas for his mother to return. Kratos then reveals to Atreus how devastating the loss of Faye was for him as well.
Selling His Soul
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“God of War” (2005) The Spartans were proud warriors, fighting until their final breath for their chance at a glorious victory, and none were prouder than Kratos. A ruthless and bloodthirsty Captain, Kratos’ string of victories had made him overconfident, but all his pride was shattered as he and his army faced down the mighty barbarians. With his army defeated and Kratos all that remained, he called out to the Greek God of War Ares and pledged his loyal service in exchange for victory. Ares, seeing the Spartan’s potential, agrees and enslaves Kratos with the Blades of Chaos. Kratos achieves his victory, but his pride would end up costing him everything with this bond to Ares.
I Will Have My Vengeance
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“God of War” (2005) Kratos having loyally served Ares for many years, abiding by the God’s every whim, began his assault on a small village of Athena’s worshippers. Unbeknownst to Kratos however, Ares had called Kratos’ wife and child to this village and tricked him into killing them both, believing that by severing his ties to his old life, Kratos would become his ultimate warrior and help him overthrow Olympus. The elder of the village, having tried to warn the Spartan, cursed Kratos to wear the ashes of his family so all would know of his atrocities. Haunted by the nightmares of his actions, Kratos vows revenge against Ares, but even achieving this victory still did not bring him peace. His nightmares continued and his revenge accomplished nothing except further servitude to the Gods as they crowned him the new God of War.
